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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County, FL Focus

This year we are partnering up with the GO GO's and putting on a fashion show fundraiser that will feature local artists. The event will be held on the Galt Ocean Mile. More information to come soon. If you are interested in being a part of this event call 954-892-7089

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club of Broward County's mission is to teach, help, and inspire visionary women to participate in local politics in a creative way in a supportive environment.

This year 2010 we are going to focus on four issues to work on.

1.) Issues that affect women directly.

2.) Art and Culture.

3.) Public Transportation such as buses and light rail.

Yearly membership dues are $10 for adults and $5 for students. We provide snacks and beverages at each meeting.

If you are new to politics, we offer free Political 101 sessions to enable you to learn more about the different levels of government including federal, state, and local and help you find your political voice so that you can participate in our political process. Call 954-892-7089 for more information.

For more information contact: Corey Alston, President at coreyalston@aol.com

CURRENT TV BROWARD AREA:Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.

BlueBroward.org exists to help Broward’s Democrats organize to turn Florida into a blue state, from the way we vote for President to the state and local levels. This website serves to register a growing list of volunteers and keep them informed about Democratic activities. Please sign up now.

MONDAYS:Sunrise Democratic ClubMeets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Nob Hill Clubhouse at Soccer Club Park (10200 Sunset Strip)

Refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Club President Lori Glasser at (954) 496-3112 or via email at csglasser@aol.com

Broward Young DemocratsMeets the second Monday of each month at Gatsby’s located at 1805 S. University Dr., Davie, FL 33324. Our meetings begin at 7:30pm and are preceded by a happy hour at 6:30pm. We are routinely joined by state and local officials, union leaders, journalists and activists who share their experiences and knowledge of some of the most critical issues facing our communities

Weston Democratic ClubWe meet the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M in the Bonaventure Town Center Club, located at 16690 Saddle Club Road (West of Bonaventure Blvd.).

TUESDAYS:Broward County Democratic Party Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Deicke Auditorium - 7:30 P.M.5701 Cypress RoadPlantation, FL 33317-2638

WEDNESDAYS:Dolphin Democratic Club"...it shall be the mission of this organization to foster good will between gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) members of the Democratic Party and the community at large."

Caribbean American Democratic Club of Broward County (CADC)Meetsthe 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PMLauderdale Lakes Community Council3720 West Oakland Park Blvd. (SE corner of 441 & W. Oakland Park Blvd.)(unless otherwise notified) We rotate meeting locations from time to time in an effort to reach the entire Broward community, so get more information here.

BROWARD COUNTY NAACP:Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.

Founded on January 20, 1982, recognizing Broward's growing role as a haven for Spanish-speaking immigrants and refugees, a group of dedicated individuals came together to establish a non-profit organization that would put out the welcome mat for newcomers from other lands. With a keen understanding of the needs of these new residents, Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc., began to offer English classes, job placement, emergency assistance, information and referral, and a wide range of other services designed to ease this transition in the most effective manner.

Today, Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc. has grown to become the largest non-profit organization in Broward County that is dedicated to serving the Hispanic population. Its services have broadened to include such critically important areas as job placement, health education, HIV/AIDS education, prevention and outreach, free tax preparation, summer camps, children's literacy, and senior activity center.

The National Jewish Democratic Council is the trusted voice and resource for Democratic office holders, candidates and party organizations to better understand and engage with the Jewish community. NJDC mobilizes the Jewish community and convenes opinion leadership to support the Democratic promise for all Americans. We look to our Jewish tradition to guide us on the issues of social and economic justice, religious pluralism and the peace and security of the State of Israel that will be the hallmark of our work.

NJDC believes that through our work in Democratic Party politics, we can ensure a better world for our children and grandchildren.

For more information, or to become a member of the South Florida chapter, email steven.wallace@ruden.com.

If you like having fun while discussing politics, here is a Drinking Liberally Group in Fort Lauderdale:

We meet on the second Monday of each month at Gatsby’s located at 1805 S. University Dr., Davie, FL 33324. Our meetings begin at 7:30pm and are preceded by a happy hour at 6:30pm. We are routinely joined by state and local officials, union leaders, journalists and activists who share their experiences and knowledge of some of the most critical issues facing our communities.

Some local Democratic Clubs: This is the best way to get involved in local politics and get to know your elected officials personally

Galt Ocean Grassroots Organization (Go-Go Democrats):

http://www.gogodems.org/

Caribbean American Democratic Club:

Caribbean American Democratic Club of Broward County (CADC) was founded on the principles of the Democratic Party. We are members of the Broward Democratic Executive Committee. The goal of CADC is to nurture and educate Democrats about the principles of the Democratic Party.

The Weston Democratic Club is the hub in our city for the national and state Democratic Party. Our city boasts a population of 50,000, evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans. Our voting areas are divided into Precincts. Each precinct may be represented by one committee man and one committee woman. As a grassroots Democratic activist you are encouraged to become a committee man or woman in your precinct. This is a great way to communicate important information, generate excitement, and help get out the vote-all while getting to know your neighbors better!

Our club is in the forefront of political activism in the city. We have many functions and are well known throughout the county. Our meetings have evolved as 'the place to see and be seen" in Broward County. Most candidates and elected officials visit Weston quite frequently and we have the chance to have our individual say in local, state and national politics.

We meet the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M in the Bonaventure Town Center Club, located at 16690 Saddle Club Road (West of Bonaventure Blvd.).

Dolphin Democrats:

http://dolphindems.org/index.html

Mission Statement

"Further, it shall be the mission of this organization to foster good will between gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) members of the Democratic Party and the community at large. We seek individual freedom in the framework of a just society and political freedom in the framework of meaningful participation by all citizens."

Vision Statement

"A voice that seeks to instill awareness in the freedoms of a democratic society. Educating future leaders and supporting the community at large. Maintain an ongoing rapport and increasing viability with political entities."

Broward County Democratic Party Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Deicke Auditorium - 7:30 P.M.5701 Cypress RoadPlantation, FL 33317-2638

The objective of the Broward Democratic Party is to supplement the state and national organizations of the Democratic Party and to secure efficient, able, and honest national, state, county and local government in accordance with the principles of the national Democratic Party. In furtherance of these goals, the Committee continuously endeavors to maintain and foster the high ideals of the Democratic Party.

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